CHICAGO — Kellanova announced several top leadership changes, including the retirement of Chris Hood, current president of Kellanova North America.
“A seasoned consumer packaged goods leader, Chris joined our company as part of the Pringles acquisition in 2012 and has contributed tremendously during his tenure,” said Steve Cahillane, chair, president and CEO of Kellanova. “Over the past nearly six years in his role leading North America, Chris created an agile, category-led business model, driving better performance and unlocking innovation, while guiding the North America organization through major business and portfolio realignments, including the successful exit from direct-store delivery, the divestiture of non-core brands, and the recent spin-off of WK Kellogg Co. We wish Chris and his family all the best and extend our deepest appreciation for his contributions.”
Hood will be succeeded by Nicolas “Nico” Amaya, current president of Kellanova Latin America.
As president of Kellanova Latin America, Amaya delivered consistent top- and bottom-line growth. He has also been at the forefront of digital transformation and established relationships with key customers and distributors across the region. Since joining the company in 2001, Amaya has held a variety of leadership positions in the cereal, frozen and snack businesses across the US and Latin America.
“Nico is a visionary leader who has a strong track record of developing high-performing teams and delivering outsized growth in both Latin America and North America,” Cahillane said. “He has the successful track record and Kellanova experience to continue to drive our business forward as the new leader of our largest region.”
Victor Marroquin, current general manager of Kellanova Mexico, will take over as president of Kellanova Latin America.
Marroquin joined Kellogg in 1997 in sales, he has since held roles in marketing, customer development and commercial management. He began serving as general manager in various roles across Latin America in 2014 and then was named general manager in Kellanova Mexico in 2020. In his roles, Marroquin strengthened brands’ market positions, transformed go-to-market models and elevated key customers’ strategic partnerships.
“Victor has experience in every key market of the Latin America business,” Cahillane said. “He is well respected and well known throughout the region — both within Kellanova and the industry. He has sustained growth momentum in Mexico despite political, economic and regulatory challenges, and accelerated delivery of our Differentiate, Drive & Deliver strategy.”
Both regional leaders will report to Cahillane. While Hood’s retirement is effective April 2024, the role transitions will begin immediately.
